Roger Alexander Deakins, a distinguished English cinematographer, was born on May 24, 1949. Renowned for his remarkable work on various cinematic projects, he is frequently mentioned alongside the greatest and most influential cinematographers in the history of film. Deakins has had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed directors such as the Coen brothers, Sam Mendes, and Denis Villeneuve.
Throughout his illustrious career, Deakins has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including five BAFTA Awards for Best Cinematography and two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, out of a total of sixteen nominations. His extensive repertoire features an array of iconic films, including the critically acclaimed The Shawshank Redemption (1994),the cult classic Fargo (1996),the musical masterpiece O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000),the award-winning A Beautiful Mind (2001),the stylish and sophisticated Skyfall (2012),the gritty and intense Sicario (2015),the visually stunning Blade Runner 2049 (2017),and the groundbreaking 1917 (2019),the latter two of which earned him Academy Awards.
